In a top of the table clash Stedham claimed all three points with a single goal after just 3 mins, a long ball from keeper Dan Wells found George Burnett who held off a defender to pass to Seb Cobfold to slot home.
Wittering controlled most of the first half but struggled in the final third to create any clear cut chances. 35 mins Brad Blackburn chipped a free kick which was headed back by Kai Francis and headed in by Luke Blackburn but the goal was ruled out for a dubious offside
.Wittering keeper Jack Benham pulled off two saves in quick succession from Burnett and Lior Dreckman, as Stedham in second place were content to counter attack and had the best chances in the first half to lead the league leaders 1-0 at the break.
Second half saw even fewer chances, Jason Goddard nearly put the home side two up with a powerful shot from the edge of the box.
Wittering made three substitutions to try and salvage at least a point and had their best chances in the game in the dying minutes.88 mins Josh Castle's pin point cross found Cam Correll.
His diving header was well saved by Wells.
Alex Bark then delivered a cross from the left wing but Castle headed over as Wittering failed to score for the first time this season and see their title hopes dashed.